Studies have shown that growth in the agricultural sector—the backbone of Uganda’s economy—is more than twice as effective at reducing poverty as growth in any other sector.

Farming in the villages of Eastern Uganda is done in the ways of past generations, resulting in poor and unreliable crop yields, lack of crop diversity and low nutritive values. The majority of families derive their sustenance from farming, but very little income is generated in this way, as farmers have little access to market opportunities that can support investments in better inputs, tools and farming practices. Climate change further challenges their efforts.

Lack of knowledge and resources are the major obstacles; the people are very capable, dedicated and full of ingenuity.

In alignment with the United Nations Millennial Development Goals, we support smallholder women farmers in eastern Uganda because we believe doing so helps them create better lives for their families and benefit their communities.